Don's Tools · PDF · PDF Header & Footer

Add a header & footer

Put a header, footer or page numbers on every page of a PDF, keeping it sharp and selectable.

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Drop a PDF here
or tap to choose · one file · stays on your device
Runs in your browser. The header and footer are added straight onto the existing pages, so the PDF stays sharp and the text stays selectable. Nothing is uploaded.
PDF Header and Footer adds a header, footer and page numbers to every page of a PDF entirely in your browser, with nothing uploaded. Use placeholders like page, pages and date, choose left, centre or right alignment for each, and set the font size, margin and colour. The text is drawn onto the existing pages so the PDF stays sharp and selectable.

Frequently asked questions

Are my PDFs uploaded?

No. The header and footer are added in your browser on your device, so the file is never uploaded and it works offline.

Can I add automatic page numbers?

Yes. Use {page} and {pages} in the text, for example Page {page} of {pages}, or click Insert page numbers to fill it in for you. You can also use {date} for today's date.

Does it keep the PDF sharp and selectable?

Yes. The text is drawn directly onto the existing pages, so the document stays crisp and the original text remains selectable, unlike tools that flatten the page to an image.

Can I control where the text appears?

Yes. Set the header and footer independently to the left, centre or right, and adjust the font size, margin from the edge, and colour.

What if my PDF is password protected?

Open it or remove the password first. This tool edits the page content, so it needs an unprotected PDF.